Re-thinking HalloweenIf you’re a teen, are you afraid of the breakouts your skin will have after Halloween? If you’re a parent, are you afraid of your child turning into a living nightmare? If you’re opening your home to trick or treaters, do you feel good about the treats you’re giving out?

Last year, I took my 5 year-old trick or treating...and like all children, he was excited to see what he had gotten from neighbors. That’s when I got spooked at the scary-looking candy that rolled onto the table. It didn’t look good, it didn’t smell good and I needed a plan...fast!

So....I got a big bowl, filled it with a little water and convinced my son that we were going to make a witch’s brew with the candy. Wasteful? You may think so, but I felt strongly that I was saving my son from eating things I didn’t trust to be good or safe for him.

And, I found out that with some creativity, you can change how you celebrate Halloween...so it’s healthier, less wasteful, more fun and even makes the world a better place!

1. Get Off the Candy Train: Hand out mini organic raisins or those mini oranges called cuties.

7. Participate in Eek-o-Halloween a grassroots campaign that is part of Green Wish - a Los Angeles based non-profit dedicated to helping local, green organizations fund projects for their communities. Ed Begley, Jr. and Rachelle are both Board Members. This program is ready-made to be part of a school’s curriculum....here’s how:

Just one other Halloween tip...

To make your Halloween a safe one, don’t forget to take a flashlight. Our eco-favorite is the solar-powered BoGoLight...its lightweight, Halloween orange, throws a flood of light, lasts 6 hours, and outperforms conventional flashlights in every way.